A metastatic breast cancer THRIVER, a cancer survivor, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
In the TheoryLab podcast, we usually highlight the work of American Cancer Society scientists and funded researchers. But in this episode, we speak with some amazing women who exemplify why we support cancer research.\n\nIn this two-part episode, you'll hear from a metastatic breast cancer THRIVER, a cancer survivor, and the managing director of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC).\n\n(2:49) First, we spoke with Valerie Mortimer\u2014a metastatic breast cancer thriver\u2014and Joya Harris\u2014a stage 3 breast cancer survivor. They shared what it was like to be diagnosed with breast cancer, how they found strength during their journey, and advice they have for newly diagnosed patients. They also talked about how helpful it can be to become part of a community of survivors and caregivers. \n\n(26:40) In the second half of the episode, we spoke with Susan Petre, Managing Director of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. What is Making Strides? How much money is raised through it, and how does the American Cancer Society use those funds? She also talks about how the event has changed this year in response to the pandemic. And she ends by talking about some of her favorite memories from Making Strides events over the years.